University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
HR Manager - Business Services, University Housing
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, us, 61803
HR Manager - Business Services, University Housing
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Overview
University Housing provides an essential element of the Illinois experience, with hundreds of employees across seven units working together to build and maintain safe, healthy and welcoming homes for our residents. We value the many diverse voices, opinions, experiences and identities of the Illinois community, and our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into each of our interactions, programs and decisions. Business services keeps University Housing running smoothly. Staff work on payroll, budget planning, accounting, purchasing, labor relations, policy interpretation, labor contract administration, project management and more. Employees within business services manage the entire life cycle of an employee including hiring, onboarding and the exit process. Job Summary The HR Manager supports day-to-day human resource operations and provides guidance to a unit Human Resource team and supports unit’s overall objectives. Responsibilities
Represent the HR function and operational needs to leadership audiences. Supervise a team of HR professionals. Delegate and assign operational work; manage employee performance, leave, and professional development. Oversee day-to-day human resource operations, ensuring compliance and successful delivery of human resource related services and managing limited budget/expenditures. Serve as a resource and liaison for the human resource team, escalating issues to leadership as needed. Independently coordinate search, hiring, and onboarding processes for roles at all levels in all employment categories applicable to the unit, including recruitment efforts. Communicate with applicants and new hires, facilitating interview, hiring, and onboarding processes. Communicate and implement search procedures aligned with best practices and compliance needs, advising search committees and hiring managers. Contribute to overall hiring plans, providing guidance on search strategies aligned with talent needs (e.g., multi-level searches, search timing). Oversee advertising and branding efforts/improvements. Provide guidance to supervisors on performance management practices and issues. Coach supervisors and manage probationary and yearly performance review processes. Recommend interpretation of collective bargaining agreement language and corrective actions to performance issues under administrative supervision. May infrequently participate in contract negotiations. Serve as a resource to lower-level staff. Resolve supervisor/employee conflicts requiring intervention or consultation with either party. Process all payroll and timesheets; process all required pay adjustments. Act as a resource for other HR professionals on applicable processes and policies. Assist with the development of and implementing related guidelines. Responsible for overall unit management of FMLA, PLFA, or other managed leave categories. Counsel and resolve complex or sensitive issues related to leave. Advise employees on complex regulations/policies relating to leave usage and time reporting. Advise on salary decisions and develop justifications. Review internal pay equity and recommend adjustments as needed. Recommend compensation amounts for temporary/additional pay circumstances. Inform employees of available benefits and direct them to those of specific value to their circumstances. Advise on HR policies and legal requirements; ensure adherence through tracking, training, and internal reviews. May develop internal compliance strategies. Manage employee appointments and records; ensure accuracy of input data, generate reports, and support data integrity. Participate in system testing and provide feedback. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Administration, Management, Organizational Administration, Public Administration, Labor Relations, Business Administration or a closely related field. Three (3) years of professional-level human resources duties with demonstrated management, supervisory, or leadership experience. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Labor and Employee Relations or related field. Professional Human Resource certification. Professional-level human resources duties at the University of Illinois. Experience working in a union environment and interpreting contract language. Experience with HR/payroll software, databases and related programs. Proficiency in writing and editing reports and interpreting data for appropriate audiences. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Familiarity with human resources management principles, theories and concepts. Ability to interpret and apply policies and regulations accurately while recognizing exceptions and researching policies as necessary. Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and integrity. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects. Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5020 - Human Resource Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the deadline date. The budgeted salary range for the position is $70,000 to $85,000. Hybrid work options may be available after an initial on-site period, per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. The position is mostly on-site at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. For more information regarding employment at University Housing, please visit our recruitment website. See SUCSS for Civil Service classifications. Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on October 17, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. If required, transcripts or other documentation should be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information contact Beth Slotnick (slotnick@illinois.edu) or 217-333-2137. The University offers a competitive benefits portfolio. See the Employee Benefits page for details. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations. For accommodations contact the Accessibility & Accommodations Division at 217-333-0885 or accessibility@illinois.edu. Requisition ID: 1032794 Job Category: Professional and Administrative Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Overview
University Housing provides an essential element of the Illinois experience, with hundreds of employees across seven units working together to build and maintain safe, healthy and welcoming homes for our residents. We value the many diverse voices, opinions, experiences and identities of the Illinois community, and our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into each of our interactions, programs and decisions. Business services keeps University Housing running smoothly. Staff work on payroll, budget planning, accounting, purchasing, labor relations, policy interpretation, labor contract administration, project management and more. Employees within business services manage the entire life cycle of an employee including hiring, onboarding and the exit process. Job Summary The HR Manager supports day-to-day human resource operations and provides guidance to a unit Human Resource team and supports unit’s overall objectives. Responsibilities
Represent the HR function and operational needs to leadership audiences. Supervise a team of HR professionals. Delegate and assign operational work; manage employee performance, leave, and professional development. Oversee day-to-day human resource operations, ensuring compliance and successful delivery of human resource related services and managing limited budget/expenditures. Serve as a resource and liaison for the human resource team, escalating issues to leadership as needed. Independently coordinate search, hiring, and onboarding processes for roles at all levels in all employment categories applicable to the unit, including recruitment efforts. Communicate with applicants and new hires, facilitating interview, hiring, and onboarding processes. Communicate and implement search procedures aligned with best practices and compliance needs, advising search committees and hiring managers. Contribute to overall hiring plans, providing guidance on search strategies aligned with talent needs (e.g., multi-level searches, search timing). Oversee advertising and branding efforts/improvements. Provide guidance to supervisors on performance management practices and issues. Coach supervisors and manage probationary and yearly performance review processes. Recommend interpretation of collective bargaining agreement language and corrective actions to performance issues under administrative supervision. May infrequently participate in contract negotiations. Serve as a resource to lower-level staff. Resolve supervisor/employee conflicts requiring intervention or consultation with either party. Process all payroll and timesheets; process all required pay adjustments. Act as a resource for other HR professionals on applicable processes and policies. Assist with the development of and implementing related guidelines. Responsible for overall unit management of FMLA, PLFA, or other managed leave categories. Counsel and resolve complex or sensitive issues related to leave. Advise employees on complex regulations/policies relating to leave usage and time reporting. Advise on salary decisions and develop justifications. Review internal pay equity and recommend adjustments as needed. Recommend compensation amounts for temporary/additional pay circumstances. Inform employees of available benefits and direct them to those of specific value to their circumstances. Advise on HR policies and legal requirements; ensure adherence through tracking, training, and internal reviews. May develop internal compliance strategies. Manage employee appointments and records; ensure accuracy of input data, generate reports, and support data integrity. Participate in system testing and provide feedback. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Administration, Management, Organizational Administration, Public Administration, Labor Relations, Business Administration or a closely related field. Three (3) years of professional-level human resources duties with demonstrated management, supervisory, or leadership experience. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Labor and Employee Relations or related field. Professional Human Resource certification. Professional-level human resources duties at the University of Illinois. Experience working in a union environment and interpreting contract language. Experience with HR/payroll software, databases and related programs. Proficiency in writing and editing reports and interpreting data for appropriate audiences. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Familiarity with human resources management principles, theories and concepts. Ability to interpret and apply policies and regulations accurately while recognizing exceptions and researching policies as necessary. Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and integrity. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects. Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5020 - Human Resource Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the deadline date. The budgeted salary range for the position is $70,000 to $85,000. Hybrid work options may be available after an initial on-site period, per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. The position is mostly on-site at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. For more information regarding employment at University Housing, please visit our recruitment website. See SUCSS for Civil Service classifications. Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on October 17, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. If required, transcripts or other documentation should be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information contact Beth Slotnick (slotnick@illinois.edu) or 217-333-2137. The University offers a competitive benefits portfolio. See the Employee Benefits page for details. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations. For accommodations contact the Accessibility & Accommodations Division at 217-333-0885 or accessibility@illinois.edu. Requisition ID: 1032794 Job Category: Professional and Administrative Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
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